914 Event Car Judging, let's hear your thoughts Options

[McMark]

I've been thinking, for awhile now, that it might be nice to have persistent classes for car judging at events. Something that would allow any 914 event to have instant organization for that part of their planning and allow a more broad comparison of cars from one event to the next.

For example, at the WCR we had the following classes:

Best 914/6 - This includes factory cars as well as conversion cars which use a Porsche flat 6 engine. The winner should be judged on the overall cleanliness and quality of their car. Any aftermarket/custom parts would be a detraction from cars in this category.

Best 914/4 - This category is for cars equipped with a Type IV motor. The winner should be judged on the overall cleanliness and quality of their car. Any aftermarket/custom parts would be a detraction from cars in this category.

Best Conversion Car - This category is for cars equipped with any motor not already listed. The winner should be judged on the overall cleanliness and quality of their car. Any aftermarket/custom parts would be a detraction from cars in this category.

Best Custom Car - This is where the wings, fancy wheels, and custom stitched interiors come into play.

RatRod - The winner in this category has the... um... least aesthetics but still runs and drives. No shame in winning here.

What I'm interested in first and foremost, is would you like to see the same categories from event to event, or are things fine the way they are?

[Rusty]

Mark,

These were the rules we used in MUSR 2002. There were no complaints about the classes, etc.

Mid US Ramble 2002 Car Show Rules

1. The car show judging will start promptly at 10:30 am. The Car Show Chair will notify owners 5 minutes prior to the time judging begins. Only light dusting is allowed once judging begins. Cars for all classes except Elegance de la Ramble will be judged by car show entrants. Elegance de la Ramble judging is described below.

2. Cars will not be shown in the same area they are prepared. Owners will move their cars into the appropriate areas prior to the start of the show. All cars will be parked together by class (e.g. all Stock 914/4s together, etc). Class parking will be clearly marked.

3. The following classes will be considered: Stock 914-4, Stock 914-6, Modified 914-4, Modified 914-6 or 914-8, Best Daily Driver, Dirtiest Engine Bay, Best of Show (People's Choice), Elegance de la Ramble (optional entry) Judging.

4. The show will cover two general categories: Stock and Modified. Cars should be judged based on quality in following categories: Exterior, Interior, Engine, and Cardex (and other accompanying documents).

5. Owners may volunteer to remove caps, lids or covers for judges, provided no tools are required. Doors, hoods, etc, may be opened as the owner desires to show the car. All engine lids should be open. The car show will be top-side and engine bay only judging. No undercarriages will be included in judging.

6. The criteria for consideration as the Best Daily Driver will be a car that is driven a minimum of 4000 miles per year. (Honor system)

7. Any one of the following items will place a car immediately into Modified Class:
a. /6 or /8 cylinder engine conversion
b. Modification of body beyond factory design, to include a partial installation of a 914/6 GT kit (GT fenders, flares & rockers)
c. Conversion of the inductions system (to/from carbs)
d. 5-lug wheel conversions

8. Any three of the following modifications to the same car will place it into a Modified class:
a. Color change
b. Non-stock wheels (Fuchs, Mahle, Pedrini or steel)
c. Addition of duct work for cooling
d. Brake conversion (i.e. to BMW 325i brakes)
e. Significant interior changes: (i.e. ”Getty Dash”, electronic gauge package, stripped interior.)
f. Stock bumper conversion (i.e. 1970 bumpers on a 1976 car)
g. Cup holders ;-)

10. The “Elegance de la Ramble” (Elegance) Class is an optional class, judged under PCA National Concours Rules by a panel of three judges. An owner must specify during registration if (s)he would like to enter the Elegance Class. The Elegance class judges will judge cars according to originality and restoration. They will grade the same areas on the same categories listed in Rule 3. In the Elegance Class, the judges’ decisions are final.

11. At registration, owners will be responsible for placing their cars into an appropriate class. Assistance will be available during registration and on the first day after registration if there are any questions or concerns. Any protests should be brought to the Car Show Chair prior to the end of the show. The decision of the Car Show Chair, after consultation with the Elegance Judges, shall be final.